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Strong exports lift top 200 high tech firms

Wednesday, 24 October 2018, 11:02 pm | New Zealand Government

A report showing New Zealand’s 200 largest technology exporters grew revenues by $1.1 billion to total $11.1 billion in the past year is great news for the country’s future, Trade and Export Growth Minister David Parker said. More >>

2018 Arts Pasifika Awards celebrate wealth of talent

Wednesday, 24 October 2018, 9:50 pm | New Zealand Government

The immense talent in the Pasifika arts sector was celebrated tonight at the annual Creative New Zealand Arts Pasifika Awards, held at Parliament. More >>

Market study powers herald better outcomes for consumers

Wednesday, 24 October 2018, 8:44 pm | New Zealand Government

Hon Kris Faafoi Minister of Commerce and Consumer Affairs 24 October 2018 MEDIA STATEMENT Market study powers herald better outcomes for consumers, honest business Commerce and Consumer Affairs Minister Kris Faafoi has welcomed the passing of the ... More >>

Transport Minister welcomes first NZTA re-evaluations

Wednesday, 24 October 2018, 5:01 pm | New Zealand Government

Minister of Transport Phil Twyford says the New Zealand Transport Agency’s re-evaluation of SH2 Waihi to Tauranga, Otaki to North of Levin, and Whangarei to Warkworth has produced the best solution for their local communities. More >>

NZ first country to ratify PACER Plus trade deal

Wednesday, 24 October 2018, 3:48 pm | New Zealand Government

NZ first country to ratify PACER Plus trade deal New Zealand has completed its domestic procedures to ratify the PACER Plus trade and development agreement. “We have notified Tonga as Depositary for PACER Plus. New Zealand is the first country to ratify the ... More >>

Minister visiting Australian counterparts

Wednesday, 24 October 2018, 3:45 pm | New Zealand Government

This week Minister for Small Business, Hon Stuart Nash, is travelling to Canberra for a range of meetings with his Australian counterparts across three of his portfolios. More >>

Competition, consumer issues and banking regulation

Wednesday, 24 October 2018, 3:09 pm | New Zealand Government

Commerce and Consumer Affairs Minister Hon Kris Faafoi travels to Canberra today and Melbourne tomorrow for meetings with Australian government Ministers and officials to discuss competition and consumer issues, banking regulation and tax issues relating ... More >>

Counting the costs of safe, clean water

Wednesday, 24 October 2018, 11:21 am | New Zealand Government

A new report continues to build a picture of looming potential costs as the Government seeks to ensure safe drinking water, and better environmental performance of the country’s wastewater infrastructure, said the Minister of Local Government Hon ... More >>

Working together to make Southland carbon neutral

Wednesday, 24 October 2018, 9:54 am | New Zealand Government

Southland has set itself the ambitious goal of becoming a carbon neutral region which the Government is backing with a $190,000 grant from the Government’s Community Environment Fund. More >>

No regional fuel tax for Wellington

Wednesday, 24 October 2018, 9:43 am | New Zealand Government

Transport Minister Phil Twyford says Opposition Leader Simon Bridges’ claim that the Government is in discussion with Wellington councils about a regional fuel tax is categorically wrong. More >>

$770,000 to maintain the quality of Great Rides

Wednesday, 24 October 2018, 9:34 am | New Zealand Government

A further $770,000 is being invested in our regions for the upkeep of eleven Great Rides of Nga Haerenga, the New Zealand Cycle Trail, Tourism Minister Kelvin Davis announced today. More >>

Kiwis protected from broadband price shocks

Wednesday, 24 October 2018, 9:24 am | New Zealand Government

Broadcasting, Communications and Digital Media Minister Kris Faafoi says the new reduced price cap for Chorus’ most commonly purchased wholesale fibre product protects New Zealanders from future price shocks, while providing a fair price for the telecommunications ... More >>

ASEAN Defence Ministers’ Meeting – Plus

Wednesday, 24 October 2018, 9:11 am | New Zealand Government

Minister of Defence Ron Mark attended a successful Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Defence Ministers’ Meeting – Plus (ADMM-Plus), which was held on 19 and 20 October in Singapore. More >>

New Zealand signs hydrogen agreement with Japan

Tuesday, 23 October 2018, 7:42 pm | New Zealand Government

New Zealand and Japan are working together to transition away from a reliance on fossil fuels with the signing of a Memorandum of Cooperation on hydrogen, says Energy and Resources Minister Megan Woods. More >>

Top primary sector employers shortlisted

Tuesday, 23 October 2018, 1:02 pm | New Zealand Government

Attracting and keeping the best people working in our primary industries is one of the most significant challenges for the sector, Minister of Agriculture Damien O’Connor said as he announced the finalists in the first Primary Industries Good Employer ... More >>

Reviving the Tokelauan language

Sunday, 21 October 2018, 8:49 pm | New Zealand Government

Hon Aupito William Sio Minister for Pacific Peoples 21 October 2018 MEDIA STATEMENT Reviving the Tokelauan language Reviving the Tokelauan language is the perfect theme of this year’s Tokelauan Language Week, Vaiaho o te Gagana Tokelau , which runs ... More >>